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batsmanship

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A skilled or courteous display of skill as a batsman.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Examples

  • Although our team lost, we were complimented by everyone on our batsmanship.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English batsman Proto-Germanic *skapjaną Proto-Germanic *-skapiz Proto-West Germanic *-skapi Old English -sċiepe Middle English -schipe English -ship English batsmanship From batsman + -ship.